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THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 7, 1987.

MIXED DOUBLES "NEEDLE" MATCH

K.C.C. (1) TO MEET U.S.R.C. AT HOME

VISITING LADIES MAY

DECIDE ISSUE

C.R.C. SHOULD WIN OTHER GAME (By "ADREM")

WITH

7ITH the Chinese Recreation Club, holders of the Mixed Doubles League championship, considerably below strength, this afternoon's game between United Services Recreation Club and Kowloon Cricket Club (1) on the latter's courts, should provide a pointer to the title holders for the current season.

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E. C. Fincher, above, in partner- ship with Miss R. Perry, will be seen in action against the U.S.R.C. in the "needle" Mixed Doubles game this afternoon."

prefers a driving duel to a volleying

duel.

IN THEIR FIRST GAMES LAST WEEK, BOTH TEAMS REVEALED TALENT FAR ABOVE THE STANDARD OF THE REMAINING COMBINATIONS IN THE LEAGUE, AND THE RESULT OF TO-DAY'S CLASH WILL BE AWAITED WITH

It is difficult to forecast a result, MUCH INTEREST, ESPECIALLY AS THE SIDES ARE EXPECT-U.S.R.C. ladies, appear to be slight

but owing to the fact that the ED TO BE AT FULL STRENGTH. :

ly better doubles players than their Captain Locke and Miss Tyler are considered to be an excellent opposite numbers, a narrow result pairing and with a little more play together, should do even better in favour of the Services, seems to than they did against Chinese Recreation Club in their opening be indicated. game. Miss Tyler proved herself to be a forceful partner, having

a severe service and a devastating smash.

Li. Goldman, as

mixed clined to be erratic but both a

are

SHOULD WIN

JAPANESE LEW BEAT

VOLUNTEERS

Bowen Walks

Five Men FILIPINOS EXTEND

CHINESE

Playing their second match dur- ing the week-end yesterday, Volunteers dropped valuable points, when they went down to the Japan- ese by 11 runs to 3. The game was practically lost in the first inning, when Joe Bowen walked no less than five men in the innings and conceded a three-bag hit by Yama- saki, which netted seven runs.

On the other hand, Amasaki pitched beautiful ball, breaking his curves all on the outside; and limit- ing the heavy Volunteer hitters to only five hits, while striking out nine.

The Japanese scored, in addition to their seven in the first frame, two more in the third, one in the the Volunteers were only able fourth and one in the fifth, while to score one in the fifth and two in the last inning

FILIPINOS LOSE... The Chinese took things rather easily against the Filipinos, but won 94.

They were given a fright when the Filipinos crept up Chinese Recreation Club entertain within winning distance in the doubles player needs no intro- capable of rising to great heights, and although they should win, they winners and during the course of K.C.C. juniors at Causeway Bay fourth. W. Ching pitched for the duction. Probably the most ex-provided they can start off well. perienced man at this type of Miss Dalziel and Miss Mackenzie, are more than likely to lose several the game struck out ten batters. game in the Colony, he can be individually, are probably as stylish and Mrs. Knight and Gittins and to bring M. Arculli home, while sets in the process. Provided Clarke Alvares connected for three bases relied upon to cover weaknesses in Mrs. Rice-Evan's but both are apt to

various as any ladies playing in the League, Mrs. Kew play as well as they did Nazarin, at left-field, made two of

crack under play, which is apt to be erratic

last week against their senior team, pressure. Whereas Miss Mackenzie on service and backhand.

is reliable on the forecourt, how-

they should be good for at least three sets between them, while Bur- A. L. Sullivan, playing better than over, Miss Dalziel, never looks com- nett and Miss Bradbury, despite the

EDRICH AND SPURS fortable when playing a volley or fact that they did not shine in their

Edrich, the young Middlesex an overhead shot, and against a team like U.S.R.C., whose strength bably do better to-day as Miss Brad-Hotspur player who has not signed first appearance together, will pro-cricketer, is now the only Tottenham lies in the ability of their ladies bury will, no doubt, overcome her for next season. The 'Spurs obtain- to take the net, this weakness may nervousness and give her partnered the transfer from Crystal Pal- the support that she is capable of ace of F. W. Reeve, inside-left or giving.

left-half.

for some seasons, and Mrs. Ashton, are a force to be reckoned with. Sullivan's service is always a source of difficulty to lady players and if the courts" are the slightest bit damp this afternoon-and that is certain-he is not likely to lose many service games.

GOOD FIRST STRING

prove fatal.

LADIES SUPERIOR AT NET Actually, if U.S.R.C. win this afternoon, I am of the opinion that it will be the superiority of their K. C. C. on paper have a power-lady players on the volley and smash ful, well-balanced team with E. C. which will carry the day. Apart Fincher and Miss Rose Perry as an from Miss Mackenzie, all the KCC excellent first string. E. F. Fincher ladies are far happier on the base and Gray, the other men, are

in-line, even the redoubtable Miss Peri

K.C.C. TOURNEY

the most beautiful catches seen this season.

1.

W.B.A. SIGN TWO FORWARDS

David Lapworth, of Oakengates

tournament, Miss V. Bradbury, yes- professional forms for West Brom- In the Kowloon Cricket Club Town, an outside-left, has signed terday beat Miss J. Old in the wich Albion. The Albion have also Ladies' singles handicap event by signed, as an amateur, Ivor Owen, a 6-3, 6-1,

Shotton Athletic forward.

No Surprises In Opening Tennis League Encounters

the remaining pairs might prove good Wood, thus providing one strong pair enough for a set each,

A word of praise must go to some upon.

for the rest of the team to fall back of the newcomers in this League-in other teams and particularly to Miss in their "B" Division clash at King's K.I.T.C. gave Craigengower a shock Violet Bradbury, who gave a plucky Park, and were very unlucky to be de display for K.C.C. (2) Lagainst prived of the servic probably the best team in the League. and Dr. Mahan Singh in this their de

services of A. Wahab She was overawed by the but will settle down in time. Mrs.

occasion, but match in this division.

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CONTRARY to expectations, not Rew and Mrs. Knight have both start who were undefeated in the "C" Divi- time. His second ball' lacks speed, S. A. Hussain and S. S. Hussain, the net, thus wasting a stroke and many surprises featured lasted well but have yet to work up a bet-sion of the League last season, were placement or week's tennis programme. The ter understanding with their respec-split up, the former partnering G. M.

spin, although there U.S.R.C., who were thought to possess [tive partners.

were one or two rare occasions when a much weaker team than last season,

Khan, who made his first appearance he sent a fast one over in despera- should, however, offer a stern chal- lucky as the

"A" Division Clubs were rather un-for the senior team, while the latter tion. Having developed his forehand lenge to K.C.C. (1) when they meet washed out by rain last Tuesday ing a fahan and Firdos Khan, an- could do with much more practice on entire programme was played with Iqbal Mahan Singh, mak-wellnigh to perfection and consider- to-day in the Mixed Doubles League.shortly before 5 p.m.

fairly good partnership.

ably strengthened his backhand, he League.

M. There were no major upsets in the other partnership from the "C" Divi: his service. His volleying is very Miss Tyler and her partner Captain "B" Division of the League last Wed- sion, were both off form, although sound, while overhead he is fairly Locke are newcomers to the Mixed nesday. Civil Service are missing the they managed to take four games deadly, Doubles League, but are a formidable services of E. L. H. Shute, J. A. Ben- in a row from George Lai and W. J. pair judging by their success over two dall and G. H. Fowler, the first two Howard, but the latter pair rallied to two divisions of the League was Kow- The only surprise in the remaining of the C.R.C. pairs last Monday, while having left the Colony, while the last share the spoils. Firdos Khan had loon Indians' defeat in the "D" Divi- A. L. Sullivan and Mrs. Ashton are named is likely to play, for the Cen-just come from a sick-bed. a very steady pair.

tral British Association in the "C" The absence of "Poker Face" Ha- brothers for their defeat. These two sion, and they must thank the Ip The C.R.C. would be infinitely bet Division. vi ter off if they switched round lu Tak B. Agafuroff is defintely an asset little difference to the result of the are not lacking in stamina, and hit- chiuma from Leonard's side made have still a long way to go, but they chenk with Miss Rumjahn, put- and should finish near the top in the match, as G. Chon displayed ting Lee Wai-tong with Mrs. Chiu, Club Championship this season. Civil promise of outshining the former Ja from the senior members of the club every ting power. With a little coaching thus giving them a combination cap- Service would probably be better off panese member of the team. Choa's these two should in time succeed the able of taking three sets against any if he was paired with Pengelly, and first service is very poor he makes Rumjahns as one of the leading dou- other partnership in the League, while his brother were teamed up with 'little attempt to get the ball overbles combinations in the Colony,